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Line 12: − + − + − + + + + + − + − * [http://www.americanmachinetools.com/how_to_use_a_hand_brake.htm How to Use a Hand Brake]+ − * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prZtjSlyLFo Box and Pan Brake Video]+ + + − + − === Bending Steps ===+ − #Ensure that your sheet metal is thinner or equivalent to 14-gauge sheet metal, and ensure that it is less than 48" in width.+ − #If making a bend for a box or a pan, adjust the fingers so that the equivalent width of the fingers is just shorter than your sheet metal.+ − #Adjust the clamping force and the clamping handle to allow room to insert your work piece. − #Insert your work piece to the line you want to bend, centered in the brake, and clamp your piece securely. − #Pull up on the bending handle slowly until your piece is bent to the desired angle, and slowly lower the leaf. − #Adjust the clamp handle, and remove your piece. − #Put back any fingers if adjusted, and deburr if any rough edges are left. − == Safety == − #Always make sure your hands are out of the way of the fingers and all moving parts. − #Be aware of your surroundings to ensure that you do not bump others with the counterweight. − #If bending a small piece of metal, place it in the center of the brake. (If you don't it can damage the machine) − #You may not use the sheet metal machines without safety glasses!! (Should be obvious if you are following the rules of the shop) −
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|Has imagedesc=48 inch bending brake, 14 gauge
|Has description=48 inch bending brake, 14 gauge
|Has description=48 inch bending brake, 14 gauge
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[[{{#show: {{FULLPAGENAME}}|?Has icon|link=none}}|100px|left|top|{{#show: {{FULLPAGENAME}}|?Has icondesc}}]][[{{#show: {{FULLPAGENAME}}|?Has image|link=none}}|thumb|upright=1.5|{{#show: {{FULLPAGENAME}}|?Has imagedesc}}]]A bending brake is a metalworking machine that allows the bending of sheet metal. The brake in the shop is a Chicago W31 steel box and pan brake. In a box-and-pan brake (also known as a finger brake), the clamping bar includes several removable blocks, which may be removed and rearranged to permit bending of restricted areas of a piece of sheet metal or of already partially formed pieces. After bending, a box or pan form is then completed by screw, solder, weld, rivet, or other metal fixing process.
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A horizontal band saw is a type of band saw where the piece stays stationary and the cutting head is a band saw arranged horizontally that cuts into the part by gravity assist.
Our horizontal bandsaw in the shop is the [http://www.ellissaw.com/mitre-band-saw-overview/1600-mitre-band-saw Ellis Model 1600]. <span style="color:black">It can be used to rough cut metal or plastic (NO WOOD) stock to length. It has a cutting capacity of 10" Round and 10" by 8" rectangle at 90 degrees or 6-7/8" round and 8" by 6" rectangle when rotated to 45 degrees.</span>
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== Resources ==
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== 3 commandments ==
Stuff about the [[3 commandments]].
== Accessories ==
The bandsaw comes with a roller stand to provide stability while cutting long pieces of stock.
== Training ==
== Documentation ==
* [[Media:Ellis_1600_Safety.pdf|Ellis 1600 Safety PDF]]
== Training
== Parts of the Machine ==